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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Disclosures and Components of Purchased Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jul. 31, 2026
Oct. 31, 2025
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization    
Total Intangible Assets $ 2,538 $ 2,015
Accumulated Amortization 1,632 1,570
Net Book Value 906 445
Purchased Technology    
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization    
Gross Carrying Amount 1,633 1,484
Accumulated Amortization 1,269 1,235
Net Book Value 364 249
Trademarks/Trade Names    
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization    
Gross Carrying Amount 201 199
Accumulated Amortization 185 181
Net Book Value 16 18
Customer Relationships    
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization    
Gross Carrying Amount 660 289
Accumulated Amortization 148 129
Net Book Value 512 160
Backlog    
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization    
Gross Carrying Amount 9 9
Accumulated Amortization 3 2
Net Book Value 6 7
Third-Party technology and licenses    
Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, after Accumulated Amortization    
Gross Carrying Amount 35 34
Accumulated Amortization 27 23
Net Book Value $ 8 $ 11